Directions to Forest City, PA (Marathon starting point)
Escape Route out of Forest City
Directions to the Pre-Race Pasta Party from I-81 and Race Expo
Directions to Hotels from Race Expo
Steamtown Marathon Viewpoints

Directions to Forest City

From Downtown Scranton (an approximately 40-minute drive by car)

· Leave Downtown by going north on Mulberry Street (gas stations on left as you leave Downtown).

· Merge straight onto Scranton Expressway and follow Expressway 3.1 miles to Y in road, then bear right towards “Business Route 6 East/Dickson City”.

· Follow Business Route 6 East approximately 11.8 miles all the way to Main Street in Carbondale.

· While traveling on Business Route 6 East you will pass numerous shopping malls, restaurants, car dealerships, etc… As you get close to Main Street in Carbondale you will pass Carbondale High School and then a Shopping Center and Burger King on your left.

· Make a left turn at the traffic light onto Main Street (watch for detours by local police).

· Travel approximately ½ mile through Carbondale on Main Street.

· Then make a left at the traffic light (T-Intersection near Zazzerra’s and YMCA).

· Travel a very short distance around a turn and make a left onto Route 171 North.

· Follow Route 171 North approximately six miles (through Simpson and Vandling) to Main Street in Forest City.

· Once on Main Street in Forest City look for signs for “Bus Route” and for 247 South (Dundaff Street).

· Make a left onto Dundaff Street (247S) and go uphill (or follow directions by local police).

· Travel two blocks uphill and make a left onto Hudson Street then follow signs to Forest City School.

· Upon arriving at the school, drivers will be directed to a runners’ drop off point and then redirected either off school grounds or to the main parking area (near soccer field). Follow the directions of police officers.

Important Notes

· If traveling on Interstate 81 take exit 191A (Business Route 6 East - Dickson City) and follow the directions described above.

· Due to very limited parking at the start area athletes are strongly encouraged to use the free bus transportation provided beginning at 5:30 a.m. from Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton.

· If you must drive to the start please arrive before 7:00 a.m. (or risk being delayed by closed roads).

· If you drive to Forest City and stay to watch the start you WILL NOT be allowed to immediately leave Forest City on the route you entered. In fact, Route 171 South to Carbondale will be closed for approximately one hour after the starting gun.

· An alternate route out of Forest City involves driving a considerable distance on Route 247 South to Route 106 East to Business Route 6 West to the Scranton Expressway (11 S) to Downtown Scranton. Details about this alternate route can be found below.

Escape Route Out of Forest City

To Viewpoint # 1

Leave school grounds via Hudson Street (most likely the street you drove in on). At Dundaff Street (247 SOUTH), make a left and go up the BIG HILL.

Follow 247 South/Dundaff Street (winding country road) about

2.9 miles. Then, at intersection, make a left turn to stay on 247 South. Keep following signs for 247 South!

Follow 247 South about 1.1 miles and make a right at the stop sign by the lake. Stay on 247 South.

Drive about 1.3 miles and make a left at the stop sign to stay on 247 South.

Drive about 3 miles. At intersection with the stop sign/blinking traffic signal, turn LEFT onto Route 106 EAST.

Stay on Route 106 EAST all the way to the City of Carbondale. At about 4.8 miles on Route 106 EAST you will enter Downtown Carbondale and will begin to see the runners on Main Street one block to your left. DO NOT TURN LEFT TOWARDS THE RUNNERS! Continue straight a few more blocks until you come to the T-intersection (2^nd stop sign in Carbondale). Viewpoint #1 is just one block to your left, BUT, turn RIGHT at the stop sign. Drive about ¼ mile and you will see a shopping center on your right. Find a place to park and walk back to Viewpoint #1.

Directions to Pasta Party from Race Expo

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light.

Continue straight to the third traffic light.

At third traffic light (Arby's and Redner’s on left) turn left onto W. Linden Street

Stay straight on W. Linden Street until you come to the 7^th traffic light (at 5^th traffic light you will cross Washington Avenue – look to your right and see the finish line!)

At 7^th traffic light, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into the right lane.

Follow Jefferson Avenue two blocks (past Radisson hotel on your left).

At second light, turn right onto Adams Avenue.

Hotel will be on your immediate right with parking garage on your immediate left.

Directions to Pasta Party from Interstate 81

If traveling south on I-81 take Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway)

Follow Expressway approximately one mile. Stay in left lane once on Expressway.

At traffic light at Jefferson Avenue at entrance to Downtown, turn left.

Drive one block to Adams Avenue. Turn right.

The Hilton will be on your immediate right with parking garage on your immediate left.

If traveling north on I-81 take Exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway, exit on left side of highway).

Follow Expressway approximately one mile. Stay in left lane once on Expressway.

At traffic light at Jefferson Avenue at entrance to Downtown, turn left.

Drive one block to Adams Avenue. Turn right.

The Hilton will be on your immediate right with parking garage on your immediate left.

Directions to Local Hotels from Steamtown Marathon Race Expo

Clarks Summit Hotels (Ramada Inn, Inn at Nichols Village, Comfort Inn/Clarks Summit, Hampton Inn/Clarks Summit)

Upon leaving school grounds, turn right and drive to first traffic light. Turn right onto ramp to Route 11 North (Scranton Expressway). Drive approximately 2.8 miles on Route 11 North. At Y intersection, bear to the left to stay onto Route 11 North. Follow Route 11 North about 2.2 miles and you will see the hotels on your left and right. Comfort Inn and Inn at Nichols Village are on your left. Ramada Inn and Hampton Inn are on your right.

Montage Mountain Hotels (Econo Lodge, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn/Montage, Comfort Suites).

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left). Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into middle lane. Drive one block and turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Follow signs for Route 81 South. Take I-81 South to Exits 182B and 182A (Davis Street and Montage Mountain Road).

Econo Lodge – Take Exit 182B. At end of exit ramp, turn right at the light and then make your first right turn (by the gas stations). Follow winding road about ½ mile. Just past post office you’ll see Econo Lodge.

Hampton Inn & Comfort Suites – Take Exit 182A. At end of exit ramp turn right at light. Cross back over I-81. At entrance to office park, turn left and you’ll see the hotels.

Courtyard by Marriott – Take Exit 182A. At end of exit ramp turn right at the light. Cross back over I-81. At entrance to office park, turn RIGHT onto Montage Mountain Road. Follow Montage Mountain Road to first left. Turn left and go up hill a short distance. Hotel will be on your right.

Business Route 6/Viewmont Mall Hotels (Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn)

Upon leaving school grounds, turn right and drive to first traffic light. Turn right onto ramp to Route 11 North (Scranton Expressway). Drive approximately 2.8 miles on Route 11 North. At Y intersection, follow signs to Business Route 6 East.

· Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn – At Y, follow Business Route 6 East about ¼ mile to entrance to Viewmont Mall (on right). Turn right into the Viewmont Mall. Turn right on mall access road. Follow road all the way around to the back of the mall. Make right turn at major intersection. Fairfield Inn and Residence Inn will be on right near several major retailers.

Downtown Scranton Hotels (Howard Johnson Inn, Hilton, and Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel)

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left).

Howard Johnson Inn – Follow W. Linden Street to second traffic light (Franklin Avenue). Turn left onto Franklin Avenue. You will see hotel on your right.

Hilton - Follow West Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into right lane. Drive one block to Spruce Street. Proceed straight through major intersection. Continue on Jefferson Avenue one block to Adams Avenue. Hotel will be on your right.

Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel – Follow West Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into right lane. Drive one block to Spruce Street. Proceed straight through intersection. Hotel will be on your immediate left.

Clarion Inn Scranton

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left)Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into left lane. Drive one block on Jefferson Avenue and then turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Stay in left lane (Route 307 South) and drive towards neighborhood. Go straight through light and pass Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on your left. Drive straight (you’re on Moosic Street/Route 307 South) up the hill through the residential/commercial neighborhood. At second traffic light past Krispy Kreme turn right. Clarion is two blocks up on your left.

Days Inn Dunmore

Upon leaving school grounds, turn right and drive to first traffic light. Turn right onto ramp to Route 11 North (Scranton Expressway). Drive approximately 2.8 miles on Route 11 North. At Y intersection, follow signs to Interstate 81 SOUTH. Take Interstate 81 South to Exit 188. Bear to the left off of exit. At light at end of exit ramp, turn left. Drive about ¼ mile and turn right into shopping center by Wendy’s and Price Chopper. Days Inn is located behind Wendy’s.

Holiday Inn Dunmore

Upon leaving school grounds, turn right and drive to first traffic light. Turn right onto ramp to Route 11 North (Scranton Expressway). Drive approximately 2.8 miles on Route 11 North. At Y intersection, follow signs to Interstate 81 SOUTH. Follow 81 South to Interstate 380 South. Follow 380 South to Exit 1 (Tighe Street). Hotel is located near end of exit ramp.

Holiday Inn Express at Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport.

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left). Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into middle lane. Drive one block and turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Follow signs for Route 81 South. Take I-81 South to Exit 178A. Upon taking exit follow the road that takes you to airport. At entrance to airport, turn RIGHT. Hotel is a short distance on your right.

Holiday Inn Wilkes-Barre

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left). Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into middle lane. Drive one block and turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Follow signs for Route 81 South. Take I-81 South to Exit 170 B. Once off exit, follow Expressway to very first exit. Take first exit and come around exit loop. At end of loop turn right. Drive straight a short distance on busy commercial roadway. Hotel will be on your right.

Victoria Inns & Suites

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street Redner’s on left). Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into middle lane. Drive one block and turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Follow signs for Route 81 South. Take I-81 South to Exit 175. Follow the signs to Dupont, not Pittston. Hotel is located immediately off exit ramp.

Woodlands & Hampton Inn (Wilkes-Barre area)

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left). Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into middle lane. Drive one block and turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Follow signs for Route 81 South. Take I-81 South to Exit 170 B. Once off exit, follow Expressway to very first exit. Take first exit and come around exit loop. At end of loop go straight to light and turn left. Hotels will be on your right.

East Mountain Best Western Hotel

Upon leaving school grounds turn right at the traffic light. Continue straight to third light and make a left onto W. Linden Street (Redner’s on left). Stay straight on W. Linden Street to the 7^th light (Jefferson Avenue). Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue and get into middle lane. Drive one block and turn left at traffic light just before the Radisson at Lackawanna Station Hotel. Follow signs for Route 81 South. Take I-81 South to Exit170 A (Bear Creek). At end of exit ramp follow road about ¼ mile. Hotel will be on your left.

Steamtown Marathon Viewpoints

Viewpoint # 1 – Main Street, City of Carbondale

Distance from Downtown Scranton – approximately 15 miles

Point in the Race – 7.7 mile mark

Expected Arrival Time by First Runners at this Viewpoint – 8:40 a.m.

Directions:

• Leave Downtown Scranton going north on Mulberry St and merge straight onto Expressway.

• Take the Scranton Expressway approximately 3.1 miles.

• At Y in road bear right onto Business Route 6 East towards Dickson City.

• Pass the Viewmont Mall on Bus. Rt. 6 East.

• Drive through many traffic lights and pass numerous shopping areas on Bus. Rt. 6.

• As you near Carbondale (about 13 miles from Downtown Scranton) stay on Bus. Route 6 East.

• Pass Carbondale High School on your left (14.4 miles from Downtown Scranton)

• When you see the shopping center with the Burger King on your left (14.7 miles from Downtown) you are just a two-block walk from Viewpoint # 1 on Main Street in Carbondale.

NOTE: Viewpoint # 1 may also be accessed by taking Interstate 81 to Exit 191 A and then following Business Route 6 East as described above.

Viewpoint # 2 – Main Avenue & Bridge Street, Jessup Borough

Distance from Viewpoint # 1 – approximately 9.3 miles

Point in the Race – 16.63-mile mark

Expected Arrival Time by First Runners at this Viewpoint – 9:30 a.m.

Directions from Viewpoint # 1 to Viewpoint # 2:

• Reverse direction and travel on Business Route 6 West.

• Travel 5.9 miles.

• Pass the former Sugerman’s Shopping Plaza on left

• At traffic light just past Sugerman’s, make a left onto Betty Street (by Monroe Muffler)

• Travel ½ mile (you’ll pass Amoco Gas Station/Convenient Mart on left).

• At T-Intersection by cemetery (6.7 miles from Viewpoint #1) make a left toward Jermyn.

• Drive 3/10ths of one mile and bear right onto Kennedy Dr. (by small grassy island with Rt. 6 sign).

• Travel 1.1 miles to bottom of hill.

• At bottom of hill, make a right turn onto Main Avenue (expect some traffic congestion here).

• Follow Main Ave. 1.1 miles to stop sign at corner of Main Ave. & Bridge St (see runners on left!)

• Either turn right on Bridge St. and look for place to park OR…

• …OR continue driving 1/10^th of a mile on Main Avenue to Walnut St (restaurant on your right at the corner of Main and Walnut). Turn right onto Walnut St. to find additional parking.

DO NOT PARK ON MAIN ST. AT ANYTIME!!!

DO NOT TURN LEFT ONTO COURSE!

Notice: Please use caution and courtesy at all times. Watch for volunteers and spectators. Proceed at a safe speed at all times. DO NOT CROSS THE PATH OF THE RUNNERS!

To travel to the finish, continue in the same direction on Main Ave. After driving 6/10th’s of one mile on Main you’ll see the runners again on your left at the traffic light at Keystone Ave. intersection (17.49-mile mark). Continue through light on Main until you come to light by Mid Valley Hospital. Turn left at light and continue on Main Ave. (you’ll pass Fiorelli’s on your left a short time later). Continue on Main until you see the big anchor (yes, anchor) near the light on W. Lackawanna Ave. (you’ll see runners on left again here – 20.08-mile mark). Turn right at light (W. Lackawanna Ave.) and travel uphill 6/10^th’s of one mile. At top of very steep hill, make a right and drive ½ mile (watch for signs for Business Route 6). Bear left and follow signs for Bus. Route 6 West. Follow Bus. Route 6 West approximately 2.9 miles (pass numerous shopping areas) and you’ll see signs for “Scranton Expressway/Route 11 South”. Follow expressway into Downtown Scranton. You’ll enter downtown on Mulberry St.